Hi,

I will get a dedicated server later this year. I have very stupid question.

1. If the server do not install Apache, PHP, MySQL, etc...
Do I need to install these programs before I install the cPanel? Is cPanel already include all this program?

2. If I purchase a cPanel from the dedicated server provider, will he take care of everything (install cPanel, Apache, PHP, MySQL, etc...).

Best regards

If you purchase a dedi server and cpanel from any decent provider they will give it to you with cpanel working and installed as well as all of it's dependencies.

You still have to secure the server though, so don't expect it to be plug and play.

Phinsup,

Thanks for your information and advise.

Yes, I have been learning how to manage a linux server :)

Thanks~~~

as phinsup said here you will only have to secure your server if you order it with cpanel.

you may start here www.hostinglife.com

Its better to ask questions then jump in to somthing without knowing. "The only stupid question is a question not asked"

Hi. Just a tip: apf is a great firewall. Check it out: http://www.rfxnetworks.net/linux_appsec_apf.php
Good luck!

You can download it at: http://www.rfxnetworks.net/apf.php.

Hi all,

Thanks for your help.

Wow.... WHT is really a great and wonderful place to meet with people. Although we never meet, I can feel the warmth around here :)

Thanks~

If you are not familiar with how to install each software package by hand, I would not reccomend using Cpanel whatsoever as it tends to break a lot and run into random incompatabilities.